EA SPORTS FC 26: Critical Gameplay Feedback
EA SPORTS FC 26: Critical Gameplay Feedback
This summary highlights severe imbalance issues in the current Ultimate Team (FUT) gameplay, leading to an unrealistic and uncompetitive experience with common match scores exceeding 10 goals.
1. Goal-Scoring Imbalance (Unrealistic Finishing)
OP Finishing Inside the Box: Goals scored from inside the penalty area have an unrealistically high conversion rate (near 95%+). This makes the skill and rating of the Goalkeeper virtually irrelevant.
Near Post/Tight Angle Meta: Shooting from a narrow angle on the side of the box results in a goal almost 100% of the time. This "broken" mechanic heavily penalizes defenders and removes realism.
Ineffective Long Shots: Shots taken from outside the box have an extremely low conversion rate (below 10%). This discourages varied attacking play and forces all attacks into the penalty box.
2. Defensive & Movement Breakdown
Overpowered Passing and Through Balls (OP Pace/Precision): Passing, especially through balls, is too fast and accurate, making it impossible for defenders to react in time or successfully intercept.
Slow & Clumsy Defenders (Poor AI): Centre Backs (CBs) are too slow to turn, react, and change direction, causing them to get beaten easily by simple close-control dribbling.
Ineffective Zonal Defense: Despite attempts to control defensive lines, the Defensive AI frequently leaves massive gaps, allowing attackers to easily penetrate the box and score.
